Reading, Berkshire
Wraparound extension in Reading
For homes in Reading, a wraparound extension is often the simplest way to gain space without moving. An L-shaped extension that fills the side return and runs across the back. We take it from survey to completion certificate.
Reading is covered from our Berkshire round, including RG1, RG2, RG4 and RG30. Wraparound projects around Reading often involve two neighbours, so we start the party wall conversations early.
Book a free site visit
Tell us about the house and we'll call to arrange a free, no-obligation visit.
How much does a wraparound extension cost in Reading?
Guide prices for a wraparound extension in Reading start from our South East England rate of £2,460–£4,030 per square metre, including VAT. South East prices run above our West Midlands baseline, mainly on labour rates and clay-soil foundations.
| Size | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| L-shaped, about 22 m² of new floor | £54,000–£88,500 |
| L-shaped, about 30 m² of new floor | £74,000–£121,000 |
We put a fixed price in writing once the design is agreed, and explain any provisional sums such as foundations.
Do you need planning permission for a wraparound extension in Reading?
Here is how the rules in England apply to a wraparound extension in Reading.
Side return infills and the side leg of a wraparound are treated as side extensions in England: single-storey, no more than 4 metres high and no wider than half the original house. They are not permitted development in conservation areas, National Parks or National Landscapes, and a joined wraparound often needs a planning application because the side and rear rules apply together.
The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 applies in England: you serve notice two months before work to a shared wall, and one month before digging foundations within 3 metres (or 6 metres for deeper foundations) of a neighbour's building. Neighbours can agree in writing; if they dissent, surveyors agree an award.
Conservation areas, National Parks, National Landscapes and the Broads restrict permitted development, and listed buildings always need listed building consent. We check your house's planning history and any conservation area before drawing, so the route is clear before you spend on plans.
What are homes in Reading like to extend?
Commuter semis and detached houses make up much of Reading, and longer gardens make England's prior approval route for deeper rear extensions worth considering.
How a wraparound extension in Reading comes together
Free site visit
We measure the house and garden, look at the back wall, drainage and boundaries, and talk through what you want from the space.
Drawings and budget
Floor plans and elevations for the options, each with a guide price.
Paperwork handled
Planning, prior approval or permitted development, Building Regulations approval, structural design and party wall notices are all handled by us.
Written price, then build
Once the design and approvals are in place, you get a fixed written price and programme, and we build through to sign-off.
Wraparound extensions near Reading
Neighbouring places we cover include Lower Earley (3.0 miles) and Henley-on-Thames (6.1 miles).
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FAQ
Wraparound extension questions in Reading
Can I get a price without a visit?
Our online guide-price tool gives a range in a couple of minutes. A written price needs a survey.
Will I need a structural engineer?
Yes for the beam over the new opening and usually the foundations; we arrange them and their calculations go to building control.
Is it worth it over a side return alone?
If you want a dining table and a sofa as well as the kitchen, usually yes.
What postcode areas do you cover around Reading?
Including RG1, RG2, RG4, RG30 and RG31, and the surrounding Berkshire area.
How much does a wraparound extension cost in Reading?
As a guide, £2,460–£4,030 per square metre including VAT for a standard specification. For example, L-shaped, about 22 m² of new floor: about £54,000–£88,500 at that rate. Your written price follows the survey.
Can I live at home while the extension is built?
Usually yes. Most of the work is outside until the back wall is opened near the end, and that stage is screened off.